Bath & Body Works 2024 EDP

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Vanilla Romance

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Bath & Body Works Vanilla Romance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Vanilla Romance opens with Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. Bath & Body Works's Vanilla Romance carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This isn't your average B&BW vanilla. It's an alluring, mature take on the classic, spiced up with cardamom and woody notes, making it a surprisingly sophisticated and versatile scent that punches way above its price point. Easily one of their best and a complete crowd-pleaser.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Gourmand
  • Clean
  • Romantic
Vanilla Romance Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Baseas listed
Woody Notes50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, slightly spicy and woody profile makes it great for dates and casual wear, leaning into its 'romance' aspect. While sophisticated enough for some formal settings, its projection makes it less ideal for a discrete office environment. Not suitable for sport due to its rich, warm nature.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Vanilla Romance wraps you in a comforting embrace of warm, creamy vanilla, lifted by an invigorating, almost peppery burst of cardamom. The scent deepens into a woody, slightly smoky finish, preventing it from ever becoming too cloying or sweet. It’s a sophisticated blend, balancing its gourmand heart with a clean, aromatic edge that evolves beautifully on the skin.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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